Use these for a secret beauty boost
Most of us know that our skin, hair and nails are an outward refection of our inner health. Eating a healthy diet and staying active are key, but did you know that there are also some supplements that can make a huge difference in helping you get that glowing skin, luscious hair and strong nails?
Add these superstars to your supplement regime to boost your beauty fuel and see the results:
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, which works by fighting free radicals and preventing damage caused by them in the body to help to keep wrinkles and other signs of ageing away. Vitamin C is important for collagen production and skin regeneration, as well as supporting a healthy immune system for a healthy glow.
FIT pick: Amazonia Raw Prebiotic Vitamin C, Ethical Nutrients Extra C
Zinc
Zinc is an essential nutrient for skin healing, thick and healthy hair, and strong, clear nails. However, zinc also plays other important roles in the body and so the skin, hair and nails can be one of the last places to receive it, meaning that a deficiency usually manifests in these areas first. If you are experiencing slow wound healing, rough skin, thinning hair and/or brittle nails or white spots on your nails, it’s likely you are deficient in zinc.
Taking a high quality zinc supplement is an excellent way get an extra boost of this beauty mineral, increasing the bodies stores and therefore the chance for it to be used to support healthy skin, hair and nails.
FIT pick: Ethical Nutrients Zinc Maintain
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like compound that occurs naturally in the body and is present in all cells. Functioning as an antioxidant, it helps prevent the cells from free radical damage, as well as improving the efficiency of cellular energy production. This means it literally “energises” the skin, helping repair skin cells and make sure the skin is healthy. Young skin is abundant in this coenzyme, however as we age levels of Q10 decline. Supplementing with it can be beneficial in keeping skin fresh and youthful, whilst also protecting against photo-ageing (premature skin damage due to sun overexposure).
FIT Pick: Ethical Nutrients Hi-Strength Q10 Absorb
Greens
The green pigment of the plant kingdom, chlorophyll, helps to stimulate anti-ageing enzymes, while also supporting detoxification to encourage healthy, vibrant skin. Green supplements are also incredibly alkalising, which assist the body in maintaining an ideal alkaline pH balance in the tissues, which may help keep you looking and feeling young!
FIT Pick: Passion Project Complex Greens, Amazonia Raw Prebiotic Greens, NuZest Good Green Stuff
Probiotics
The gut has a huge impact on the rest of our body. If the digestive system isn’t healthy, one of the first places it shows up is on the skin. Probiotics are vital for maintaining an optimal balance of good bacteria for a well functioning gut, and therefore your overall health and skin. The other excellent beauty benefit is that probiotics are known to help prevent bloating, so you get a flat stomach and great complexion to boot!
FIT Pick: Amazonia Pre-Probiotics
All recommended supplements available from FIT Nutrition Fix, 78 Spring Street, Bondi Junction.